Dr. Beth O'Keefe
Psychologist

Specializes in the psychology of women and their life problems.  These psychological difficulties of women include:  depression; PMS and post partum depression; anxiety, excessive worry and guilt; anger, hatred and resentments; marital upsets, in-law difficulties and other family problems; perfectionism, super-woman strivings and career crisis; psychological burn out, over-stress and the physical symptoms that go along with stress; poor self image, self criticism problems, and psychological pain due to the criticism from others.  She also deals with problems of chronic pain and job distress, including workers comp issues.

Dr. Rip O'Keefe
Psychologist

Specializes in the psychology of excessive behaviors, impulse control problems and compulsive behavioral patterns.  These psychological problems include anger-resentments, arguing and hitting, and the impulsive-compulsive misuse of intoxicants; intimacy avoidance, emotional-sexual fulfillment difficulties, and harmful relationship patterns; unwanted compulsive action patterns, compulsive sexual activities, and impulsive-compulsive lying, gambling, and other high-risk taking behaviors; and male midlife crisis.

Specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Interests include parent-child interactions and conflict resolution with couples and families. Her work with couples is aimed toward enhancing greater intimacy and effective communication. Individual counseling is designed to reduce anxiety and depression and the effects these disorders have on relationships with others. Treatment is based on enhancing cognitive and emotional strengths that build toward empowerment and long-term personal growth. Ms. Risch is a licensed clinical social worker and a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Is in the general practice of psychology. A clinical psychologist, Dr. Lash works with individuals who are experiencing: depression; anxiety; phobias; stress from abuse; eating disorders; grief; worry; anger; guilt; impulsivity; low self-esteem; and personality conflicts. Dr. Lash also focuses upon conflict resolution between family members, differences in communications, lifestyles, problem solving methods, sharing and caring values, when money matters, negatively impact the relationship between husband and wife, parents and children, adolescents with other family members or peers, or adults with their aging parents.

Earned a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology. He is in general practice working with adolescent and adult individuals as well as couples and families to address multiple issues including: depression; anxiety; stress reactions; work and school related issues; anger management; grief and loss; family problems; marital/ partner relational problems; and phase of life issues. Treatment focuses on self-awareness of how one relates to others and situations throughout the life span in order to foster an improved sense of personal effectiveness and satisfaction in life.

Is in the general practice of psychology with emphasis on the problems of women, couples, and adolescents. She is interested in helping people with issues of adjustment--women’s adjustment to motherhood, men and women’s adjustment to marriage and parenthood, and parents’ adjustment to parenting adolescent children. Dr. Garvin-Huntley provides psychological services to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum depression, and other issues. The focus of treatment is on alleviating distress and enhancing personal well-being. Dr. Garvin-Huntley also has special interest in treating the psychological aspects of chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

Works with men and women of all ages over a broad range of difficulties. These include: the emotional and psychological stresses associated with aging parents; of changes in relationships; marital difficulties; transitioning from abusive relationships; loss due to death or divorce; and the numerous stresses involved in living in today’s society. He has training and experience in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. He also works with bioethical issues such as the reproductive technologies, abortion, and end-of-life questions such as euthanasia and medical experimentation. In addition to degrees in Counseling and Psychology, he also has formal theological training. He holds a Master of Divinity degree and has an extensive background in faith development and Christian counseling.

Is in general practice, with emphasis on the problems of children and adults. He has a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) with children, adolescents, and adults, and other related school problems. He also provides counseling and guidance to parents who are experiencing child behavioral management problems, particularly single parent families. Other areas of specialization involve the treatment of addictive disorders and substance abuse problems with adolescents and adults, including co-dependency issues and issues of adult children of dysfunctional families. He also provides services in the areas of: anxiety; depression; anger management; relationship problems; and intimacy problems.

Practices in the areas of: relationship and marital problems; child and adolescent adjustment; family interactions; anger management; work-related stress; substance abuse; crises due to job loss; adjustment to college life; identity issues; divorce; anxiety; depression; and general life stress. He also has an interest in the special issues of adoption, adoptive parents, and birth parents of adopted children.

Is in the general practice of psychology, providing services to adolescents and adults.  Common presenting problems seen by Dr. Ludwig include depression, anxiety, relationship problems, excessive worry, adjustment to health problems, eating disorders, anger management problems, and work related problems.  He has experience working with older adults and individuals from diverse backgrounds.  He also has training and experience in Critical Incident Stress Management. 

Provides counseling services primarily to adults and teenagers. She offers assistance with issues related to managing anger, self-esteem, grief, and depression. Other areas of experience and interest include domestic violence, unemployment, career counseling and multi-cultural issues. Cynthia has an extensive background in the ministry and works from a Christian perspective to assist people in the area of faith development, faith related concerns and identity formation. Cynthia is also available to provide groups and workshops on stress and anger management.

Is in general practice of psychotherapy with an emphasis on various forms of dynamical relationship based problems like those experienced by; adult couples, parents and their adolescent children, extended family members and work-place interaction. Dr. Vincent is experienced in working with mood disorders including the initial evaluation of them and both short-term and long-term treatment objectives. Dr. Vincent is especially interested in working with people who are actively experiencing a divorce and the aftermath and reconstruction of those who have completed a divorce. Dr. Vincent is British and he as been educated at universities on both sides of the Atlantic including; Wolverhampton, Idaho State and Oxford.

Specializes in family issues providing psychotherapy services to couples, families, children, and adolescents, especially as trust issues develop as teens and their parents maneuver the task of launching the teen into young adulthood. Dr. Sommers also has expertise in: anger and stress management; treatment of depression; working with anxiety disorders including panic attacks and generalized anxiety; improving self esteem; dealing with grief issues related to changes in life circumstances such as job loss, loss of a loved one, and divorce. Dr. Sommers also works with those experiencing health problems and having to adjust to newly inflicted limitations, as well as the need to make lifestyle changes to enhance their health using a wellness focus. Dr. Sommers earned her PhD in April 2007 and is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois.

Is in the general practice of counseling individuals and couples with relationship concerns: one’s own self image; relationship with spouse, significant other, or family; or one’s relating to phases of life. Burt’s interests with individual counseling include but are not limited to: self-worth; anger and rigid thinking; anxiety and depression; and verbal and emotional abuse, including male sexual abuse. Interests with couples counseling include communication, perception, loving, sex, conflict-management, and step-family concerns. Burt offers counseling for pre-marital, marital, and post-marital couples. His experience also includes work related issues, career goals, and work/life balance.